Banana Bunch (4-5 Count)

Characterized by their bright yellow color and sweet taste, bananas are the ideal fruit for snacks and sports activities.

From the manufacturer Fyffes, Bananas, One Banded Bunch Wonderfully sweet, firm and creamy, bananas are a favourite food for many, from young to old. They are available all year round and are a great source of vitamins and minerals, as well as fibre. Bananas are thought to have originated in Malaysia around 4,000 years ago but today are grown in most tropical and subtropical regions. Fyffes bananas grow in Central America, in countries such as Costa Rica, Belize, Colombia and the Dominican Republic. Despite common belief, bananas don’t grow on trees but rather on plants, as they are in fact a giant herb! With the right care and attention, it takes a year for the baby plant to grow into a 3-6 metre-high banana plant. When the plant blossoms, the bananas appear. They start as tiny straight, thin fingers, but as they grow, they fill out and turn upwards, seeking out the sun, and start curving to take on their distinctive smiley shape! Health & Nutrition Powerful Super Fruit – Bananas are an excellent source of potassium, fibre, vitamin B6 which can help boost your physical and mental energy. They provide the perfect mix of short and long chain carbohydrates as a slow release energy. As a result, the blood sugar level does not spike but remains stable for a long time. This means that the body is continuously supplied with energy. Eating bananas may help reduce exercise-related muscle cramps and soreness since they contain magnesium. Lift Your Mood – Bananas contain tryptophan, an amino acid that plays a role in preserving memory and boosting your mood. Bananas are relatively low in calories (only about 90 kcal and 0 g fat), high in fibre which makes them a weight-loss friendly snack option. Support Heart Health – Bananas are high in potassium and magnesium which helps regulate blood pressure and can lower the risk of heart disease. Keeping them safe A special cover is wrapped around the fruit to protect it from wind and insects. Done properly, this creates a perfect micro-climate to help the fruit grow and stay in top quality condition. It also helps to avoid friction damage by leaves and aids in fruit development.